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    Large Format - 2 Rooms Meeting At 22Deg Angle At Doorway

    Hi there, I am looking for advice on tile layout for a new build. We are putting 600mm x 600mm large format in the kitchen and running it out the hallway. The kitchen is at a 22Deg to the hallway. The edges of the tiles will not aligned at this angle and so i am looking for advice how best to...
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    Large Format 6mm Tile Bow

    Hello, DIY help needed. Very large 6mm thick tiles. Some years ago, I salvaged some large 6mm tiles which were next to a skip. Can see adhesive lines on back of them but no actual adhesive? Assume somebody tried to stick them using non cement based adhesive? Anyway got go ahead to take them...
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    Very large format porcelain, partial anhydrate screed UFH

    Forgive me for I am noob... I have a 9m x 9m floor area that is one space, but half is a new build extension and half is 1920's old house Situation: The new build half has a Anhydrite screed floor with UFH. The old half is concrete floor WITHOUT UFH. The tiles are 1200mm x 600mm porcelain. The...
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    Large format tile adhesive advice

    Hi all, I was wondering if some of the experienced persons could give me some adhesive and prep advice for large format tiles Tiles are Colorker Kawaii stone collection 1000mm x 316mm x 9.7mm (or 10.4mm) ceramic tiles.(Approx 18.25Kg/m2) I am intending tiling onto : 1 - Shower walls-...
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    Porcelain Large Format Tiles

    Good afternoon, Firstly, hello to everyone 👍 I am looking to start some floor tiling of some large format porcelain tiles (1200 x 600), whereby I was wondering which adhesive would be wisest to use on a heavily secured tongue and grooved P5 chipboard floor, plus on the walls where I have used...
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    Help. Adhesive coverage photos.

    Hi guys, first post after much reading. A wealth of information exists on this forum and its very appreciated that the experts are willing to pass on their knowledge. I live in france renovating a 1960s villa. Due to circumstances beyond my control , crooked builders, covid, remote work etc...
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    large format tiles 800x800 in bathroom

    Hi guys I have a question about tiling large 800x800 tiles on floor and walls in a bathroom with a walkin shower. I'm thinking it would be easier to tile the floor first and cover them with protective foil. And then cut the first row of tiles to a laser line level starting from the floor up. The...
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    800x800 large format tiles

    First time Post but much needed advice. I'm a gas engineer/plumber to trade and so I know all too well, each man to their trade. That being said , I have a time sensitive floor needing tiled (mines) and I can't get a tiler in time. So I'm going to do it myself. I have done tiling myself before...
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    Mitre large format

    What's your tiling question? Pictures can be added. Hi anyone recommend if its worth buying sigma jolly for mitre work. Got a reception area to do in large format so would take the plunge and buy if it speeds up.and leaves a goid finish. You still need to polish for a finish? Thanks Charlie
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    Bad Large Format Tiling in Bathrooms

    Hi, I have recently had the en-suite and main bathroom redone with large format tiles. There is several areas that I am not happy with that include lippage on wall and floor tiles, scratches and chips on tiles Chips / scratches in tiles :- Poorly cut tiles :- Lippage What...
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    1200 tile layout?

    Hi, I’m going to tile inside my shower with 1200 x 1200 tiles, if I sit the first tile on the tray, then the next on top of that, that leaves me with a cut of 240mm going into the ceiling. Would I get away with this or should I start with a 120mm cut at the bottom then again at the top to even...
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    Kitchen Floor - Large Format?

    Hi - this looks like a really great forum and I’m hoping I can get some advice. We have a kitchen extension to refloor - at the time it was built we just got a cheap laminate put down. I’m thinking tiles will be a good option now. It’s ~ 7.5 x 3.5m but take the footprint of the units out the...
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    Large format tiling

    Hi, I have 40m2 of extension joined onto about 30m2 of the existing house that I want to tile with somthing like 60x60 tiles. Both parts have underfloor heating and the extension was screeded with sand and cement about 4 weeks ago now. The whole floor is level over the 12meters but wouldn't...
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    Large format tiling adhesive question

    Hi, new to this forum, I have a question, I am laying a lot of wood effect 240 x 950mm ceramic tiles on an poured Alpha Hemi Hydrate screed that is fully dried on Underfloor heating, I will seal the floor before tiling. I wanted to use the evo-stik Technik LFT ( large format tile ) adhesive...
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    URGENT HELP - LARGE FORMAT TILER NEEDED

    Hi, we have large format concrete tiles 2.7 x 1.2m for our 30sqm kitchen.they are 12mm thick from concept Tiles. We had someone lined up but their mother passed away and now e are in limbo as the house can’t be finished and are basically homeless now. Wondering if anyone is available with the...
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    Porcelain large format floor failing

    A year ago we completely refurbished our kitchen including a new porcelain tiled floor installed by the builder. I think he put ply on top on floor boards, and then put the tiles on top 600x600 on 30sqm. I think the ply was prepped. The grout is cracking in many places now and the tiles are...
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    Large Format Tools Hire

    Hi all Does any one know if there is large format tools to hire in London ? Bench frame etc.. Thanks
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    Marble installation

    Anyone can suggest cost for installing marble 1200/1200/20mm on walls with mechanical fixing,also same sizes marble for the floors?
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    For Sale Large Format Tile Tools And Equipment For Sale

    Lightly used large format porcelain tile Raimondi tools, tables, etc for sale. Used for one job. Everything you need to fabricate and install floor tile, wall tile, and countertops. Located in Iowa. Text 563-580-9306 if interested.
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    We're hoping to shift some threads to this area of the forum.

    If you spot any threads (or know of any off the top of your head) then please give us a shout via reporting the post and we will move those over to this area of the forum for you. We're aiming to get this forum category stacked up with tiles and tile advice threads. There are a lot of people...

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